“I Really Don’t Care”: Daniel Cormier Reacts to “Bitter” Commentary Accusations Following Jon Jones’ UFC 285 Win
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Daniel Cormier is one of the most polarizing figures in the UFC commentary booth. Even after spending more than 6 years in the UFC commentary team, ‘DC’ gets a lot of criticism from the fans. Much of these are targeted toward him, favoring one fighter more than the other. However, he has been getting much of that criticism owing to the return of Jon Jones.
Recently, the UFC commentator is accused of being bitter in the commentary booth during Jones’ fight. The former UFC double champion has responded to the tweet with one of his own.
Cormier responds to “bitter” comment allegation
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The UFC commentator had been on the commentary team since 2016. However, the fans have a mixed reaction to the former UFC double champion. Some have accused him of favoritism and some have said that he is biased.
Cormier, given the person that he is, hasn’t been vocal to that extent regarding his image. However, this time he has reacted to a tweet by investor Shayne Williams.
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Why is DC so bitter?!! 😂😂😂
— Shayne Williams (@ShayneWilliams) March 7, 2023
Shane reacted to a video by UFC that showed the commentary booth’s reaction at the moment Jon Jones submitted Ciryl Gane. Daniel Cormier appeared to be shocked and confused, along with Joe Rogan. Jon Anik called the fight during those seconds as his partners were bewildered.
Daniel Cormier reacted to the tweet as he defended himself. The UFC commentator said, “Not bitter at all, legit couldn’t see what he had tapped to until we saw the different camera angle. You guys sure can create things. I really don’t care either way, I’m here to call fights only”.
Not bitter at all, legit couldn’t see what he had tapped to until we saw the different camera angle. You guys sure can create things. I really don’t care either way, I’m here to call fights only https://t.co/RnfkBAxmXI
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) March 7, 2023
The former UFC champion was having none of it, as he justified his situation. Moreover, the rivalry between Jones and Cormier has cooled down ever since they had an exchange over commentary stance.
Daniel Cormier gave his take on Jon Jones “permission” to commentate his fight
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Jones, in one of his tweets, spoke about whether he would be comfortable with ‘DC’ commentating his fight. The UFC legend praised his former rival as he welcomed Cormier to call his fight.
‘DC’ responded on his YouTube channel by saying, “First, guys just for the record, I don’t really need permission to call someone’s fight.”
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Given the rivalry Jones and DC share, the latter’s comments were not surprising for fans. What do you think about Daniel Cormier’s commentary? Let us know in the comments.
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Edited by:
Rohini Kottu